Step 1 - Read the information below. Before you study mixed conditionals, you need to review conditionals 0 conditional is used for everyday facts - If you press here, you can get the ticket. 1st condition is used for future actions - If I have a day off, I'll go to see a film. 2nd conditional is used for imaginary situation - If I were a bird, I'd fly to a beach. 3rd conditional is used to talk about regretful actions - If I had studied, I would have passed. For more practiceclick here.
Mixed Conditionals.
Mixed conditionals are conditionals which combine both 2nd and 3rd. It means that something in the past has affected the present. For example: If I had passed the exam, I would be in advanced now. or I would be in advance nowif I had passed the exam.
If I had studied more in school, I wouldn't have to take this course. or I wouldn't have to take this course, if I had studied more. Step 2 - Watch the video
Step 3 - Answer the questions.
1. Which sentence is the 2nd conditional? a. If I had worked harder, I would be better. b. If I were taller, I would be happier. c. If you have time, call me. d. If you press this, you can turn the A.C. down.
2. Which sentence is the 3rd conditional? a. If we had worked harder, we would have more free time now. b. If she was nicer, maybe more people would like her. c. I would have come earlier if I had known you were waiting. d. If I were you, I'd go home now.
3. Which sentence is a mixed conditional? a. If I were famous, I would be super rich. b. We would have more free time now, if we had finished all our homework sooner. c. If I hadn't been in a hurry, I wouldn't have falled over and hurt my leg. d. If you have time, call me.
4. If the computer had been fixed yesterday, it ........... broken now. a. would been b. wouldn't being c. will be d. wouldn't be
5. I would be happier, if I .......... her how I felt. a. had tells b. had told c. have told d. has telling
6. I .......... healthier now, if I hadn't started started smoking. a. will be b. would been c. would be d. would being
Unless I study this grammar point, I'll fail the test. Unless we finish this soon, we won't meet the deadline. She'll never know how you feel unless you tell her. He'll continue to treat you badlyunless you stand up to him.
As long as you study this grammar point, you'll pass. As long as we finish this soon, we'll meetthe deadline. We can do anything we want as long as we try. Life is goodas long as you are in it.
Whether - Good or bad, it will happen.
Even if - Nothing will stop you doing something.
Whether I like it or not, I have to study hard. Whether the weather is good or not, I'm going to go out. I'm going to tell her how I feel whether she likes me or not. Whether my parents support my decisions or not, I have to follow my heart.
Even if I do not like it, I have to study hard. Even if the weather is bad, I'm going to go out. I'm going to ask her out even if she says no. Even if it is a lot of work, we have to do as much as we can to help the school.
As though
As if
He looks as though he's been studying all night. The car looks as though someone has broken in. The teacher looks as though he's gonna kill us unless we hand in our homework soon.
He looks as if he's been studying all night. The car looks as if it has been broken into. She looks as if she is going to kill him unless he remembers her birthday.
In the event that - preparing for something (formal)
(just) In case - preparing for something (casual)
In the event that your phone breaks, call this number. In the event that the concert is cancelled, you can get a refund. In the event that you have an emergency, press this button.
(just) in case it rains, we'd better take an umbrella. In case I forget my homework, I'll upload it to the wiki now. In case my credit card doesn't work, I'll change some money.
Step 1 Example 1 A: Do you want another piece of this cake? B: No thanks, I actually want some of the other cake over there.
Example 2 Until you Finish this course, you will not be able to take another one. However, if you are not satisfied with this one, there are plenty of other courses you can take.
Questions (1) What do you notice about the words another & other? (2) When and how do you use them? Step 2
11. ANOTHER and OTHER
Another is used with singular nouns.
Another is used to refer to:
an additional person or thing of the same kind.
EXAMPLE: You can have another pizza if you haven't had enough.
a different person or thing
EXAMPLE: if this doesn't work, you have to find another method for resolving the disputes.
Other is used to refer to:
all people or things that are not the particular one being mentioned.
EXAMPLE: The football match may be postponed but the other sporting events are taking place.
more people or things in addition to the one being mentioned.
EXAMPLE: You have seen this antique shop but there are at least three other antique shops nearby.
people or things which are different from the ones being mentioned.
EXAMPLE: Drowning rats is just one way to eliminate them but there areother ways.
What is the rule? Another - singular noun - Another pizza - Specific, same one again
Other - plural noun - other pizzaS. non specific, different one.
'Malaysia is one of the fastest growing economies in South East Asia. Even with the financial problems
Petronas Towers
that some other countries are facing, it still continues to grow. By 1999 the Petronas towers had been built and started the transformation of the Malaysian economy. Now, many new buildings and developments have been started. Companies have been building luxurious apartments all over the city and surrounding areas.
However, this is just the beginning. With a booming economy, Malaysia wants to push itself forward with a series of plans. By 2020, the government has said that a new airport will have been built as well as new hospitals and schools. Existing schools will have been upgraded and students will have learned how to use technology in the classroom, such as iPads and Wikis.' (Taken from Sky Publishing Int (2012), Malaysia now and tomorrow.)
Can you find any examples of 'Have + Past participle (Seen, Done, Watched etc)?
Step 2. Watch the video below.
Step 3: Answer the questions below.
1. Which sentence is future perfect? a. I have finished my homework b. She has been living in America for 2 yeas. c. I will have completed the project by Friday. d. They had finished the work by the time he came home.
2. Which sentence is future progressive? a. I have been working so much recently. b. By the time he is 28, he will have been working full time for 8 years. c. I'll finish the homework by Monday. d. I am reading a book I've never read before.
3. By next month I will .......... in Malaysia for 6 months. a. be living b. have live c. have been living d. lived
4. The movie won't ...... by 2014. a. have been released b. have being released c. has been released d. have been release
5. By 2pm, I will ........ for 8 hours. a. have study b. study c. have be studying d. have been studying
6. By the time I am 30, I ........ so much. a. won't have achieve b. will have achieved c. won't have achieving d. will have achieves
Step 1 - Read What do you know about this grammar point? Can you spot some examples in the text below? "With the increasing use of technology in out daily lives, there has been some great debate as to its use in school. Whereas students enjoy taking their laptops and iPads to class, some teachers claim that they are a distraction. A teacher recently tried to stop the students from bringing technology to class to see if it would increase learning amongst her students. Another teacher tried encouraging more of the students to use technology in the class to see if it would increase it. In the end the results were inconclusive, however, both teachers agreed that they should begin to think about how to use technology in the classroom in a meaningful way." Taken from: Skypublishing (2012) Tech in our schools.http://skypublishing.wikispaces.com/Home+study#Perfect%20progressive Step 2 - Watch
Table of Contents
Hi everyone!
Conditionals
Step 1 - Read the information below.Before you study mixed conditionals, you need to review conditionals
0 conditional is used for everyday facts - If you press here, you can get the ticket.
1st condition is used for future actions - If I have a day off, I'll go to see a film.
2nd conditional is used for imaginary situation - If I were a bird, I'd fly to a beach.
3rd conditional is used to talk about regretful actions - If I had studied, I would have passed.
For more practice click here.
Mixed Conditionals.
Mixed conditionals are conditionals which combine both 2nd and 3rd. It means that something in the past has affected the present.For example:
If I had passed the exam, I would be in advanced now.
or
I would be in advance now if I had passed the exam.
If I had studied more in school, I wouldn't have to take this course.
or
I wouldn't have to take this course, if I had studied more.
Step 2 - Watch the video
Step 3 - Answer the questions.
a. If I had worked harder, I would be better.
b. If I were taller, I would be happier.
c. If you have time, call me.
d. If you press this, you can turn the A.C.
down.
a. If we had worked harder, we would have
more free time now.
b. If she was nicer, maybe more people would
like her.
c. I would have come earlier if I had known you
were waiting.
d. If I were you, I'd go home now.
a. If I were famous, I would be super rich.
b. We would have more free time now, if we
had finished all our homework sooner.
c. If I hadn't been in a hurry, I wouldn't have
falled over and hurt my leg.
d. If you have time, call me.
yesterday, it ........... broken now.
a. would been
b. wouldn't being
c. will be
d. wouldn't be
a. had tells
b. had told
c. have told
d. has telling
started started smoking.
a. will be
b. would been
c. would be
d. would being
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Step 5 - Practice
Mixed conditional online practice
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Madonna - Explicit version Click here
Adverbial clauses
Adverbial clauses of condition.
Step 1: Watch
Step 2: Review
Unless we finish this soon, we won't meet the deadline.
She'll never know how you feel unless you tell her.
He'll continue to treat you badly unless you stand up to him.
As long as we finish this soon, we'll meet the deadline.
We can do anything we want as long as we try.
Life is good as long as you are in it.
Whether the weather is good or not, I'm going to go out.
I'm going to tell her how I feel whether she likes me or not.
Whether my parents support my decisions or not, I have to follow
my heart.
Even if the weather is bad, I'm going to go out.
I'm going to ask her out even if she says no.
Even if it is a lot of work, we have to do as much as we
can to help the school.
The car looks as though someone has broken in.
The teacher looks as though he's gonna kill us unless we hand
in our homework soon.
The car looks as if it has been broken into.
She looks as if she is going to kill him unless he remembers her
birthday.
In the event that the concert is cancelled, you can get a refund.
In the event that you have an emergency, press this button.
In case I forget my homework, I'll upload it to the wiki now.
In case my credit card doesn't work, I'll change some money.
Step 3: Practice
Step 3: More practice: Online
Click here to take the quiz
Adverbial clause practice
Other vs another
Step 1Example 1
A: Do you want another piece of this cake?
B: No thanks, I actually want some of the other cake over there.
Example 2
Until you Finish this course, you will not be able to take another
one. However, if you are not satisfied with this one, there are
plenty of other courses you can take.
Questions
(1) What do you notice about the words another & other?
(2) When and how do you use them?
Step 2
Another is used to refer to:
- an additional person or thing of the same kind.
EXAMPLE: You can have another pizza if you haven't had enough.- a different person or thing
EXAMPLE: if this doesn't work, you have to find another method for resolving the disputes.Other is used to refer to:
- all people or things that are not the particular one being mentioned.
EXAMPLE: The football match may be postponed but the other sporting events are taking place.- more people or things in addition to the one being mentioned.
EXAMPLE: You have seen this antique shop but there are at least three other antique shops nearby.- people or things which are different from the ones being mentioned.
EXAMPLE: Drowning rats is just one way to eliminate them but there areother ways.What is the rule?
Another - singular noun - Another pizza - Specific, same one again
Other - plural noun - other pizzaS.
non specific, different one.
Step 3
Now, test yourself.
Test yourself Part 1
Test yourself Part 2
Future Perfect
Here are some worksheets to help you review perfect sentences and questions.You can also click here for more information.
Step 1.
Read the paragraph below.
'Malaysia is one of the fastest growing economies in South East Asia. Even with the financial problems
However, this is just the beginning. With a booming economy, Malaysia wants to push itself forward with a series of plans. By 2020, the government has said that a new airport will have been built as well as new hospitals and schools. Existing schools will have been upgraded and students will have learned how to use technology in the classroom, such as iPads and Wikis.'
(Taken from Sky Publishing Int (2012), Malaysia now and tomorrow.)
Audio recording and upload >>Click here to listen to the article.
Can you find any examples of 'Have + Past participle (Seen, Done, Watched etc)?
Step 2.
Watch the video below.
Step 3: Answer the questions below.
a. I have finished my homework
b. She has been living in America for 2 yeas.
c. I will have completed the project by Friday.
d. They had finished the work by the time he
came home.
a. I have been working so much recently.
b. By the time he is 28, he will have been working
full time for 8 years.
c. I'll finish the homework by Monday.
d. I am reading a book I've never read before.
for 6 months.
a. be living
b. have live
c. have been living
d. lived
a. have been released
b. have being released
c. has been released
d. have been release
a. have study
b. study
c. have be studying
d. have been studying
a. won't have achieve
b. will have achieved
c. won't have achieving
d. will have achieves
Step 4: Check your answersClick here to see the answers
Step 4.
Download and try PDF practice sheet part one.
Perfect progressive
Step 2.Read the email and answer the questions below.
Audio recording >>
Step 3.
Watch the video to find out more.
Step 4.
Try the online practiceClick here to take the future perfect progressive quiz
Step 5.
Download and try the worksheet
Post your answers in your solo page.
Step 6 .
Post a question and answer three.
Infinitives & Gerunds
Step 1 - Read
What do you know about this grammar point? Can you spot some examples in the text below?
"With the increasing use of technology in out daily lives, there has been some great debate as to its use in school. Whereas students enjoy taking their laptops and iPads to class, some teachers claim that they are a distraction. A teacher recently tried to stop the students from bringing technology to class to see if it would increase learning amongst her students. Another teacher tried encouraging more of the students to use technology in the class to see if it would increase it. In the end the results were inconclusive, however, both teachers agreed that they should begin to think about how to use technology in the classroom in a meaningful way." Taken from: Skypublishing (2012) Tech in our schools.http://skypublishing.wikispaces.com/Home+study#Perfect%20progressive
Step 2 - Watch
Step 3 - Try the online practiceClick here to take the future perfect progressive quiz
Click here to take the future perfect progressive quiz
Step 4 - Try the PDF practice.
Step 6 - What's the difference?This worksheet will give you some more ideas.
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